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Public Affairs Executive

Salary: £Competitive

Location: London

Specialism:
Public Affairs, Policy

Job Reference: 381/17/PubAffairs

Interel is a fast-growing and ambitious international public affairs agency with a roster of blue chip clients. With offices in seven locations and specialist partners covering more than 60 markets around the world, we combine global reach with local expertise to deliver outstanding results for our clients, wherever they operate.

Our strength lies in helping businesses and associations achieve their objectives through proactive engagement with a broad spectrum of stakeholders at all levels of influence, from politicians to grassroots campaigners.

We are now recruiting for a Public Affairs Executive to join our UK team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the provision of political monitoring and intelligence, helping to devise and implement stakeholder engagement programmes for clients, undertaking political research and organising receptions and events. In addition, they will develop good relationships with parliamentary and departmental contacts, contribute to the development of new business initiatives and provide support with administrative functions.

This role is open to new graduates. A keen interest and understanding of UK politics is essential.

Person requirements

Knowledge and understanding of the UK’s political, policy and legislative processes;

Demonstrable experience gained through working in parliament, for a political party, a think tank, in-house, or for another public affairs agency;

Basic commercial awareness and an understanding of the financial imperative of working in a consultancy;

Ability to become proficient in new subject areas or tasks, and move from issue to issue;

Good organisation and time management skills, able to deliver high quality work within tight deadlines;

The ability to work well and co-operatively in a small team;

The ability to contribute, as appropriate, to new business initiatives;